County Corner

County Farm Bureaus support every community in the Commonwealth through information, products and service programs including: Women's Leadership Activities, Ag in the Classroom, Commodity Market Information, Scholarships, Certified Roadside Farm Markets and our Young Farmers program. County Farm Bureaus have established a reputation as effective advocates for its members. Check this space often for updates on County Farm Bureau programs and activities happening in our community.

Fayette County Farm Bureau Member Discounts: Check out these discounts available exclusively to members of Fayette County Farm Bureau.

Fayette County Farm Bureau Hosts Legislative Appreciation Dinner: Fasig Tipton was the site of the 2019 Legislative Appreciation Dinner hosted by Fayette County Farm Bureau.

Fayette County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships: Seth Lee Felts, Zsombor Tamas Gal, and Benjamin David Willmoth are the recipients of college scholarships from Fayette County Farm Bureau

Fayette County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Fayette County high school juniors Addie White, Erica Maples, and Michael Lyle recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Fayette County Farm Bureau Gives Donation to Legacy Equine Academy: Pictured from left are Ron Mack Executive Director of Legacy Equine Academy accepting a donation check from Sean Millard, Fayette County Farm Bureau President.

Young Farmer's Burger Bash: The Fayette County Farm Bureau Young Farmer’s put on a Burger Bash April 13th. The idea of this event was to try to get potential new members and to have a fun event to enjoy with everyone. The Young Farmers put on a Burger Cook-off, the young farmer’s made teams and competed to see who had the tastiest burger. Kline Palmer and Courtland Watson were this year’s Burger Bash Cook-off winners.

Fayette County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence: Recognized for the achievements of its women’s program this year, Fayette County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Fayette County Farm Bureau Wins Third Place in County Information Awards Competition: Fayette County Farm Bureau was honored today for its third-place finish in the 2017 Kentucky Farm Bureau County Information Awards competition.

Educational Mini-Grant Awarded to Fayette County Farm Bureau: Fayette County Farm Bureau was honored as one of six recipients of Kentucky Farm Bureau Educational Mini-Grant.

Fayette County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence: Recognized for the achievements of its Young Farm Program this year, Fayette County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Fayette County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Fayette County high school junior Savanna Stephens recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

2017 Fayette County Farm Bureau Scholarship Winners: Congratulations to the Fayette County Farm Bureau Scholarship winners!

2017 Scholarship Application - 4 year: Application for the 2017 4-year scholarships

2017 Fayette County Scholarship Application - 2 Year: The Fayette County Farm Bureau scholarship application

Fayette County Farm Bureau 2016 Newsletter: The AFBF Convention, Legislative Appreciation dinner, and National Ag day in Fayette County

2016 Scholarship Recipients: Congratulations to Fayette County's 2016 Scholarship Receipients!

2016 Fayette County Farm Bureau Vocational/Technical Scholarship Application: The Fayette County Farm Bureau Education Foundation, Inc. will award a maximum of $2,500 ($1,250 per year) to a Fayette County resident seeking a two-year vocational/technical degree/ certificate from an accredited institution.

Fayette County Farm Bureau Scholarship Program Application: The Fayette County Farm Bureau Education Foundation, Inc. awards a maximum of $20,000 in the amount of $5,000 per year.

KFB Spotlight

President's Column | Ham, Heart, and Heritage, a Good Way to Describe KFB this Time of Year
September 5, 2025: I’m a firm believer in the good our organization does for this state and our agriculture industry every day of the year. I say it because I believe in it, I have lived it, and I see the fruits of our labor from the front porches of our farmhouses to the Capitol steps in Washington, D.C.

Tradition Meets Generosity | Kentucky Farm Bureau's Ham Breakfast Raises $10M at State Fair
September 5, 2025: The 61st Annual Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Country Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction at the Kentucky State Fair brought in a combined winning bid of $10 million in support of Kentucky charities, continuing the longstanding tradition of generosity that has made this event one of the commonwealth’s most anticipated gatherings.

Kentucky Tobacco, Still a Tradition for Growers
September 5, 2025: In 1994, Kentucky tobacco producers grew 187,000 acres of tobacco, weighing in at over 453 million pounds and worth nearly $841 billion. That was 10 years before the Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act eliminated an antiquated tobacco quota system that had been in place since 1938.